One of the oldest anatomical theaters in the U.S. still in use was once the site of an infamous cadaver riot.

The trials and tribulations of marking Poe's grave.

A monumental statue of RCA's mascot now sits atop a historical society roof after a life of moving around.

At this former Prohibition speakeasy, electric birds signaled the arrival of hooch.

Once part of a dam servicing an early 19th century grist mill, the tucked-way falls are a tricky-to-find urban oasis.

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.

Crammed into a Baltimore row house is an oddities shop that sells everything from skulls to dead insects.

This simple convenience store sits on the location where the Ouija board was named—and has a plaque to prove it.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet your wish will be granted.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

The potters' quarter is packed with artists sculpting clay gods with mud from the sacred Ganges river.

World's most expensive home.

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.

The sister plane of the C-123 shot down during the Iran-Contra Affair has found a new purpose in retirement.

Central America's deepest lake is actually a volcanic caldera, surrounded by three volcanoes.

The displays in this off-the-beaten-path museum highlight the holistic, indigenous methods of healing.

The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.

An elaborate Mayan city shrouded in alien conspiracy revealed the tomb of Pacal the Great.

Where layer cakes tower above one’s head and there is never a shortage of icing.

This underground museum highlights the history of Mexico City's subway system.

A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

The ruins of an ancient temple to the Aztec wind god discovered in the middle of a metro station.